Illinois no longer has to be in constant fear about the lack of experience at the QB position. Coach Ron Zook confirmed Tuesday that Eddie McGee will be backup QB next season to Nathan Scheelhaase in case of an emergency. "If something happens, absolutely,'' Zook said. Nathan Scheelhaase was projected to be the backup quarterback this season but acquired the starting spot after an impressive showing during ...

When Big Ten Media Day comes upon us, it means one thing—college football season is right around the corner. And for Ron Zook and the Fighting Illini, it means many questions are soon to be answered. A team with a refurbished staff, a loss of many star players, and a head coach on the “hot seat” will have many obstacles to overcome in the upcoming year after last season’s disaster. In Illinois’ 2009 campaig ...